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Visit Israel to learn about dairy with an MSU twist

Published on July 17, 2019
An intriguing opportunity to combine your interest in dairy management with a visit to historic Israel. The Israel Dairy School has a special session planned for US dairy farmers January 5-11, 2020.
Teaching teens to manage horse shows

Published on July 17, 2019
Horse shows provide an avenue for leadership and life skill building.
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – July 17, 2019

Published on July 17, 2019
Varying pest pressure through the state’s vineyards highlights the need for scouting.
Red Planet Survival Camp: Friday

Published on July 16, 2019
Red Planet Survival Camp: Friday
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019

Published on July 16, 2019
Hot weather and no rain have rapidly dried the soils. Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries
East Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019

Published on July 16, 2019
Soils remain dry across most of the region. Harvest continues for many fruit crops. A few blueberry farms have opened for picking and several farms are starting to pick a few of the bud berries on fall red raspberries.
Horseweed (marestail) control options in fallow prevent plant fields

Published on July 16, 2019
Weed control needs to be a priority in non-planted fields this summer to prevent future weed problems.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019

Published on July 16, 2019
Hot and humid weather has dramatically increased spotted wing Drosophila counts; these weather conditions continue to challenge disease management programs.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 16, 2019

Published on July 16, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops.
West central Michigan small fruit update – July 16, 2019

Published on July 16, 2019
When reviewing your spotted wing Drosophila management program, consider the weather conditions at the target site when selecting the best insecticides.